Numerous CPT/HCPCS code changes are coming to radiology for 2020, raising the risk for miscoding and noncompliant billing. This session has it all covered, nationally acclaimed radiology coding expert Jeff Majchrzak will dissect and interpret all the radiology-specific changes to codes, Medicare payment policies, and the National Correct Coding Initiative. Is unbundled coding putting your reimbursements and compliance at risk? Jeff will address this and other recurring trouble spots. Our goal is to equip you to take control of your coding, charge capture and billing, ensuring you are fully prepared for the new year to obtain every dollar of revenue your department deserves.
Learning Objectives:
- Explanations of any 2020 CPT/HCPCS code changes specific to radiology services, including:
- Endograft procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- GI tract imaging
- Duplex scans
- RF neurotomy and nerve injections
- Iliac AV anastomosis implant placement
- Percutaneous cryoablation breast tumor
- Transurethral us-guided ablation to prostate
- SPECT/CT
- AND MORE
- Identifying updates to Medicare payment policies for 2020, covering both OPPS and MPFS, and the impact on radiology service providers
- A review of NCCI changes pertaining to radiology services
- Guidance with areas of difficulty and confusion, including the bundling (collapsing/packaging) of codes for radiology procedures
- Case examples that reinforce key points and clarify common areas of confusion
- Time permitting, answers to attendee questions
Reviews by attendees of last year's webcast:
“Mr. Majchrzak always does an excellent job and is very thorough. I really appreciate this webcast every year.”
“I love how Jeff explains everything in detail...not just 'read the code and definition' and move on. It helps me clarify and retain what I am learning.”
“Case studies are always wonderful to see how the codes translate to a report.”
“The knowledge of the presenter was exceptional.”
“I received necessary information that I can directly implement for maximum reimbursement.”
“The in-depth information was amazing!”
“Excellent resource for detailed code changes, additions and deletions.”
Note: Pending agenda updates when the CMS releases the 2020 Final Rule in November.
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